Economic
Costa Rica to Report New Record in Attracting Foreign Investment for Second Consecutive Year
Costa Rica will reach a record figure in terms of foreign direct investment this year, going from $3.788 billion in 2023 to $4.5 billion by the end of this year, according to data from the Central Bank.This will position...
Economic
Oyster Farming: Socioeconomic Alternative for Communities on the Costa Rican Pacific Coast
This work accompanies undertakings by coastal groups dedicated to the cultivation of curly oysters (Magallanagigas) in long line suspended systems. It began with the biotechnological development validated in the cultivation methodology and closed-cycle seed production and after the presentation...
Money
Bitcoin Jungle: Facilitates The Adoption of Bitcoin As A Form of Payment in Costa Rica
There exists in Costa Rica a community project “Bitcoin Jungle” whose slogan is Cultivating the Digital Revolution in the Jungle.But, you may ask, what is its objective or purpose and its vision for the future in Costa Rica? All...
Economic
What to Expect About Exchange Rates, Inflation and Interest Rates InCosta Rica
At a time of international fragility, the Costa Rican economy continues to stand out for its resilience and capacity for growth. Despite global instability, with wars in Ukraine and tensions in the Middle East, as well as the escalation...
Money
5 Essential Steps Of Setting Up A Business
If you have decided that you are going to set up your very own business then there are certain things you will need to consider. If you are setting up the business in your home country then check out...
Economic
Why Costa Rica is Considered a Business-Friendly Nation?
Costa Rica has established itself as a beacon of business-friendly policies, drawing entrepreneurs and investors from around the world. The country's commitment to fostering a conducive environment for businesses to thrive is reflected in various initiatives, incentives, and regulations...
Economic
Costa Rica’s “Marriage” to Electric Cars Affects Use of Other New Technologies that also Reduce Pollution
Advanced technology in combustion engines to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Hybrid vehicles that can be powered by fossil fuels, electricity and other fuels such as ethanol at the same time.These options that also reduce the polluting emissions that...
Economic
The Costa Rican Chamber of Banks Alerts the Population and Supports the Strategy Against“Gota a Gota”Loans
The Chamber of Banks and Financial Institutions (CBF) warns the population against the so-called “gota a gota loans”, since this type of financing is very risky for the population.According to data from the Survey on the financial culture of...
Money
Save Time and Effort: The Advantages of Partnering with a Local Property Management Company
Over the past few years, Costa Rica's real estate market has experienced a significant upturn, driven by a growing number of investors opting to purchase properties for rental purposes. In fact, between 2017 and 2024, the average value per...
Economic
How Are Costa Rica and Puerto Rico Similar?Agricultural Opportunities Reconcile Their Commercial “Marriage”
“We had a good marriage for a long time that, for reasons that are not on the table, we stopped taking care of it (…) It was not given the affection that should have been given to a relationship...
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Renewable Energy: The Costa Rica Model as an Example for the World
Costa Rica has reached the point where up to 99% of its annual electricity is generated with clean energy....